1. home and garden
2. home improvement and repair
3. plumbing

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2138 Silas Deane Highway ● Rocky Hill, CT 06067
(800) 358-8825 www.thinkconstruction.org
HVAC, SHEET METAL, PLUMBING
& CARPENTRY APPRENTICESHIP
OSHA 10 & 30 HOUR
OUTREACH
PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL CEU
CONSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT COURSES
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ABOUT US
Meeting your training needs.
The Construction Education Center, Inc. is a non-profit training center that serves the Connecticut
construction industry by providing training and education for apprentices and field employees. The
Construction Education Center was founded by the Associated Builders & Contractors of Connecticut,
Inc. to advance the construction industry of Connecticut by providing quality educational training for
apprentices, journeypersons, and supervisors of construction companies. It is our goal to also enhance
the quality, safety and competitiveness of Connecticut constructors within and outside the state.
The Construction Education Center is an accredited provider of the NCCER Learning Series developed
by the National Center for Construction Education and Research. The NCCER Learning Series offers
standardized curriculum for over 30 construction trades. For more than a decade, NCCER has been a
leader in construction training.
Through the training center, your employees can now tap into a national network of certified craft
instructors committed to improving the construction workforce. Students can be
accredited and entered into the National Center for Construction Education and
Research Registry.
ACCREDITATION:
Accredited by the National Center for Construction
Education & Research (NCCER).
APPROVALS: The Construction Education Center, Inc. is approved as a
private occupational school by the Connecticut Commissioner of Higher Education.
In addition, the curriculum has been reviewed and approved by the Connecticut Department of
Education Technical High School System, meeting all compliance requirements for the related
instruction portion of the Connecticut Department of Labor Apprenticeship Training Program and the
National Bureau of Apprenticeship Training.
INSTRUCTION: Provided by local, experienced journeymen who have been certified through
NCCER as trade instructors and industry professionals.
REGISTERED APPRENTICES:
Apprenticeship courses fulfill all state requirements for
apprenticeship related instruction.
Admission Requirements: Courses offered by the CEC seeks to serve those currently, or
previously employed in the construction industry. For admission into the apprenticeship program, please
see page 20 of this catalog.
CT ABC MEMBER REGISTRATION TUITION:
Courses provided by the CEC
are offered to the public and employees of it’s sole member, CT ABC. Member tuition referred to in this
catalog apply to employees of companies who are members of the trade association. Any company
interested in membership to CT ABC, please email [email protected].
UCAC & CHCC MEMBER REGISTRATION TUITION: Members and the
employees of the trade associations Utility Contractors Association of Connecticut and Connecticut
Heating & Cooling Contractors are eligible for discounts from tuition. Please contact
[email protected] for more information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800 -358-8825
2014-2015 Board of Directors
Melissa Sheffy, Chair
Network Interiors, Inc.
Ron Wuennemann, Treasurer
Supreme Industries, Inc.
Lelah Campo, Ex-Officio
Associated Builders & Contractors of Connecticut
Rene Carrasquillo, Director
Castle Concrete
Nancy Chiaro, Director
Southington High School
Paul Gray, Director
EMCOR/New England Mechanical Services, Inc
Charlie Juhnasz, Director
KBE Building Corporation
Mark Madore, Director
Semac Electric, Inc.
Dan Resendes, Director
USA Mechanical
Peter Saxon, Director
Shepard Steel Co., Inc.
Patrick Treacy, Esq., Director
Staffmark Holdings, Inc.
Ken Woodward, Director
Associated Construction Co.
Administrative Staff
Education Director
Jennifer Philips
[email protected]
Education Coordinator
Maureen Petrucelli
[email protected]
Mission Statement
The mission of the Construction
Education Center is to provide
standardized training in order to prepare
individuals for gainful employment and
long term opportunities in the
construction industry.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPRENTICESHIP
HVAC (D2/S2)
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Plumbing (P2) (P6)
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Sheet Metal (SM2)
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Carpentry
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SAFETY
OSHA 10 & 30 Hour Outreach
Safety Officer Training
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PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
Foreman Training
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Supervisory Training
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Plan Reading
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Concrete Plan Reading
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Basics of Construction
Estimating
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Planning & Scheduling
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Site Work Estimating
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Construction Site Layout
(Beginners - Advanced)
Solar Thermal
14-15
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LICENSE TEST PREP
SM2 - Sheet Metal
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P2 - Plumbing
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S2 & D2 HVAC
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Course Calendar
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Policies & Procedures
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Registration
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FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO thinkconstruction.org
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Apprenticeship - HVAC
HVAC
Tradesmen employed in the HVAC industry install maintain and repair systems that
control the temperature, humidity, and total air quality in residential commercial and
industrial buildings.
Related Instruction Requirements The Heating, Venting, and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) program provides the required related instruction for apprentices registered in Connecticut as
an S2 or D2. HVAC technicians, also known as a D2 license holder in the state of CT, are required to
complete 432 related instruction (RI) Hours and journeymen, S2 license holders, are required to
complete 720 RI Hours. At the CEC, D2 apprentices complete two full years of apprenticeship training
and need only 72 Hours the third year to complete the 432 required RI Hours.
HVAC Training (50% of class time is on-line and
50% is in the Classroom).
The Construction Education Center offers HVAC S2 Levels I-IV and D2
Levels I & II with up to 50% of the course work done on-line.
What does this mean for you?
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Less driving - Each week, your class meets will meet once and then have the next class online!
Richer classroom experience - Class includes multimedia presentations and increased time in
classroom spent on key concepts.
 Online coursework completion is required, not optional but students must have access to a
computer
Go to page 18 for class schedule.
Why NCCERconnect?
NCCERconnect is an interactive online e-book that provides instructors the opportunity to
offer a hybrid training solution. Learning via the internet with NCCERconnect and
traditional classroom instruction can be a very powerful combination. Recent studies,
including one at Houston Community College, have found that students involved in a
hybrid program have a 25% improvement in test scores and retention.
What are some of the innovative features of NCCERconnect?
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Online Lectures: Each ebook module features a summary of key content accompanied by an
optional Audio Summary so if students miss a class or just need a refresher this tool is always
available.
Personalization Tools: With the "highlighter" and "notes" options students can easily personalize
their NCCER Connect ebook to keep track of important information.
Quizzes: Short quizzes featuring multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions act as the ideal
study tool and provide students with immediate feedback.
Active Figures: Interactive exercises engage students in the learning process by bringing key
concepts to life!
To view a demo of NCCERconnect go to www.pearsonhighered.com/nccerconnect/
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800 -358-8825
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Apprenticeship - HVAC
HVAC - D2 Course Outline
Year - One
Hours - 180
Tuition - $1,750
Includes Fees
Year - Two
Hours - 180
Tuition - $1,750
Introduction To Construction Math, Introduction To Construction
Drawings, Basic Rigging, Basic Employability Skills, Introduction To
Materials Handling, OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training For
Construction, Intro to HVAC, Trade Math, Tools of the Trade,
Copper and Plastic Piping, Soldering and Brazing, Ferrous Metal
Piping Practices, Basic Electricity, Introduction to Cooling,
Introduction to Heating
Includes Fees
Commercial Airside Systems, Chimneys, Vents, and Flues,
Introduction to Hydronic Systems, Air Quality Equipment, Leak
Detection, Evacuation Recovery and Charging, Basic Electronics,
Introduction to Control Circuit Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting
Gas Heating, Troubleshooting Cooling, Heat Pumps, Basic
Installation & Maintenance Practices, Sheet Metal Duct Systems,
Fiberglass & Flexible Duct Systems.
Year - Three
International Mechanical Codes, NFPA Standards
Hours - 72
Tuition - $675
Includes Fees
HVAC - S2 Course Outline
Year - One
Hours - 180
Tuition - $1,750
Includes Fees
Year - Two
Hours - 180
Tuition - $1,750
Includes Fees
Year - Three
Hours - 180
Tuition - $1,750
Includes Fees
Year - Four
Hours - 180
Tuition - $1,750
Includes Fees
Introduction To Construction Math, Introduction To Construction
Drawings, Basic Rigging, Basic Employability Skills, Introduction To
Materials Handling, OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training For
Construction, Intro to HVAC, Trade Math, Tools of the Trade, Copper
and Plastic Piping, Soldering and Brazing, Ferrous Metal Piping
Practices, Basic Electricity, Introduction to Cooling, Introduction to
Heating.
Commercial Airside Systems, Chimneys, Vents, and Flues, Introduction
to Hydronic Systems, Air Quality Equipment, Leak Detection ,
Evacuation Recovery and Charging, Basic Electronics, Introduction to
Control Circuit Troubleshooting, Troubleshooting Gas Heating,
Troubleshooting Cooling, Heat Pumps, Basic Installation &
Maintenance Practices, Sheet Metal Duct Systems, Fiberglass &
Flexible Duct Systems.
Refrigerants & Oils, Compressors, Metering Devices, Retail
Refrigeration Systems, Commercial Hydronic Systems, Steam
Systems, Planned Maintenance, Water Treatment, Troubleshooting
Electronic Controls, Troubleshooting Oil Heating, Troubleshooting Heat
Pumps, Troubleshooting Accessories, International Mechanical Codes,
NFPA Standards
Construction Drawings and Specifications, Indoor Air Quality, Energy
Conservation Equipment, Building Management Systems, Water
Treatment, System Start up & Shut Down, Heating and Cooling System
Design. Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration International
Mechanical Codes, NFPA Standards
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Apprenticeship - Plumbing
Plumbing (P2) Plumbers install and repair water, waste disposal, drainage and gas systems in homes and commercial industrial buildings as
well as installing plumbing fixtures and appliances.
Plumbing - Related Instruction Requirements The Construction Education
Center provides the required related instruction for new apprentices registered in the State of Connecticut. For both, P2 apprentices and P6 apprentices 180 hours of
related instruction (RI) is covered.
The Construction Education Center now offers Plumbing (P6) Training! The holder of this license
may perform the installation, replacement, alteration, or repair of sewer lines, storm water lines,
water lines and services. This license DOES NOT permit any work on septic tank systems or
inside a structure.
Plumbing Training is on-line (50% of class time is on-line and 50% is in the
classroom).
Go to page 18 for class schedule.
Plumbing - P2 Course Outline
Year - One
Hours - 180
Tuition - $1,750
Includes Fees
Introduction To Construction Math, Introduction To Construction Drawings,
Basic Rigging, Basic Employability Skills, Introduction To Materials
Handling, OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training For Construction, Intro to
Plumbing, Intro to Trade Math, Plumbing Safety, Intro to Plumbing
Drawings, Plastic Pipe & Fittings, Copper Pipe & Fittings, Carbon Steel Pipe
& Fittings, Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing, Fixtures & Faucets, Intro to
Drain Waste and Vent Systems, Intro to Water Distribution Systems
Year - Two
Hours - 180
Tuition - $1,750
Applied Math, Sizing Water Supply Piping, Potable Water Supply Treatment,
Backflow Preventers, Types of Venting, Sizing DWV & Storm Systems,
Sewage Pumps & Sump Pumps, Corrosive Resistant Waste Piping,
Compressed Air
Includes Fees
Year - Three
Hours - 180
Tuition - $1,750
Includes Fees
Year - Four
Hours - 180
Tuition - $1,750
Includes Fees
Applied Math, Sizing Water Supply Piping, Potable Water Treatment,
Backflow Preventers, Types of Venting, Sizing DWV and Storm Systems,
Sewage Pumps and Sump Pumps, Corrosive Resistant Waste Piping,
Compressed Air, Employability Skills, International Plumbing Code Review
Business Principles, Skills for the Crew Leader, Water Pressure Booster &
Recirculation systems, Indirect and Special Waste, Hydronic and solar
heating systems, Codes, Servicing Piping Systems, Fixtures and
appliances, Private Water Supply Well Systems, Private Waste Disposal
Systems, Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs, Plumbing for mobile homes and
Travel Trailers, International Plumbing Code Review
Plumbing - P6 Course Outline
Year - One
Hours - 180
Tuition - $1,750
Includes Fees
Introduction To Construction Math, Introduction To Construction Drawings,
Basic Rigging, Basic Employability Skills, Introduction To Materials
Handling, Introduction To Plumbing Math, Introduction To Plumbing
Drawings, Intro To Drain, Waste and Vent (DWV) Systems, Introduction To
Water Distribution Systems, Reading Commercial Drawings, Installing and
Testing DWV Piping, Installing Roof, Floor and Area Drains, Applied Math,
OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training For Construction
Apprenticeship/Craft Training
Sheet Metal
Sheet Metal workers make, install, and maintain heating,
ventilation, and air-conditioning duct systems.
Sheet Metal - Related Instruction Requirements The Sheet Metal
program provides the required related instruction for apprentices registered in the State of
Connecticut as a sheet metal (SM2). Each year 144 Hours of related instruction are covered,
meeting the minimum sate requirement. Over four years an apprentice will complete 576
Hours.
Go to page 18 for class schedule.
SHEET METAL - SM2 Course Outline
Year - One
Hours - 144
Tuition - $1,600
Includes Fees
Year - Two
Hours - 144
Tuition - $1,600
Includes Fees
Year - Three
Hours - 144
Tuition - $1,600
Introduction To Construction Math, Introduction To Construction Drawings,
Basic Rigging, Basic Employability Skills, Introduction To Materials
Handling, OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training For Construction, Intro to
Sheet Metal Trade, Fabrication One/Parallel Line, Fastener Hangers and
Supports, Intro to Sheet Metal Layout & Processes, Insulation, Installation
of Air Distribution Accessories, Basic Rigging and Safe Practices
Trade Math Two, Basic Piping Practices, Fabrication Two: Radial Line
Development, Bend Allowances, Blueprints & Specifications, Air Properties
& Distribution, Sheet Metal Duct Fabrication Standards, Soldering, Fiber
Glass Duct.
Includes Fees
Trade Math Three, Air Systems, Intro to Welding, Brazing & Cutting,
Principles of Refrigeration, Principles of Airflow, Comprehensive Blueprint
& Specification Reading, Fabrication III: Triangulation, Intro to International
Mechanical Code Chapter 1-6.
Year - Four
Hours - 144
Tuition - $1,600
Shop Production & Organization, Air Balance, SMACNA, NFPA 96,
Louvers, Dampers, and Access Doors, Fume & Exhaust System Design,
Fabrication Four: Comprehensive Review.
Includes Fees
In House Training
Apprentice Training at your company’s convenience
In House training is a great option for companies seeking to provide apprenticeship/
craft training at their facility and on their
time frame during the course of the year.
Perfect when:
 Job schedules don’t fit the timeframe of
traditional classes
 You have 4 or more apprentices at your
company
 There are licensed professionals willing to pass
on their knowledge
CONSTRUCTION TRAINING FOR CONTRACTORS BY CONTRACTORS
Call: (800) 358-8825
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Apprenticeship/Craft Training - Carpentry
Carpentry - Carpenters are involved in many different kinds of construction activity, from the building of highways and bridges, to the installation of kitchen cabinets. Our curriculum focuses on teaching the skills
for commercial construction. Carpenters construct, erect, install, and
repair structures and fixtures made from wood and other materials.
Large construction contractors or specialty contractors, may require
their carpenters to perform tasks such as framing walls, constructing
wooden forms for pouring concrete, or erecting scaffolding.
Carpentry - Related Instruction Requirements The Construction Education Center also
provides apprenticeship and craft training in Carpentry, a nonlicensed but apprenticable
trade in the state of Connecticut. Because of this distinction, interested persons not registered as an apprentice, but employed in the carpentry field can take carpentry courses as
a craft trainee. **Now offered on-line** 50% of class time is on-line and; 50% is in
the classroom!
Go to page 18 for class schedule.
Carpentry - Course Outline
Year - One
Hours - 144
Tuition - $1,700
Includes Fees
Year - Two
Hours - 144
Tuition - $1,700
Introduction To Construction Math, Introduction To Construction Drawings,
Basic Rigging, Basic Employability Skills, Introduction To Materials Handling,
OSHA 30-Hour Outreach Training For Construction, Orientation to the Trade.
Wood Building Material Fasteners and adhesives Floor Systems, Wall and
Ceiling Framing, Roof Framing, Windows and Exterior Doors
Includes Fees
Commercial Drawings, Roofing Applications, Thermal and Moisture Protection,
Exterior Finishing, Cold Form Steel Framing, Drywall Installation, Drywall
Finishing, Doors & Hardware, Suspended Ceilings, Window, Door, Floor, and
Ceiling Trim, Cabinet Installation
Year - Three
Hours - 144
Tuition - $1,700
Rigging equipment & Practices, Properties of Concrete, Reinforcing Concrete,
Handling and Placing Concrete, Trenching & Excavation, Foundations and Slab
on Grade, Vertical Formwork, Horizontal Formwork, Tilt up Wall Panels
Includes Fees
Year - Four
Hours - 144
Tuition - $1,700
Includes Fees
Site Layout One: Distance Measurement & Leveling, Site Layout Two: Angular
Measurement, Advanced Roof Systems, Advanced Wall Systems, Advanced
Stair Systems Introduction To Light Equipment, Commercial Finish Work, Your
Role in the Green Environment
Apprenticeship FAQs - Apprentices are employed by “sponsors” and receive paid on–the-job training
and academic instruction that will prepare you with the skills needed to advance you in your chosen trade. The
result is a skilled craft worker with industry-driven training and an employer with a competitive edge.
Remember - Your apprenticeship is valid only for the number of years/hours that is listed on your
registration agreement. Failure to complete the required on-the-job training hours and related classroom
instruction in this time frame will result in your termination from the program.
Questions? We can help! Give us a call at (800) 358-8825.
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Safety Training
OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Courses
OSHA courses are not only a great way to bring your employees up to speed on
safety codes, completion cards are now being required on some private contracts
and on publicly-funded construction jobs in Connecticut and Massachusetts!
Our courses are instructed by OSHA certified instructors with years of construction
and construction safety experience. Courses can be facilitated in both English
or Spanish.
Course Tuition
OSHA 10 – Hour Outreach Tuition: $200 Includes Fees & Materials
Course Outline
OSHA Act, General Duty
Materials Handling, Storage,
Usage & Disposal
Motor Vehicles, Mechanized &
Construction Equipment
General Safety & Health
Provisions
Personal Protective
Equipment
Stairways, Ladders &
Excavations
Required Electrical
Required Fall Protection
Competent Persons
OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Courses
OSHA 30 Hour Outreach courses are ideal for supervisors and managers. This course
will provide instruction on a variety of construction industry safety and health standards
to intermediate and advanced level participants. Those who successfully complete the
course will receive Completion Cards from the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Courses can be facilitated in both English or
Spanish. See page 14 for more information regarding our Safety Officer Training course
that includes a 30-Hour card.
Course Tuition
OSHA 30 – Hour Outreach Tuition: $585 Includes Fees & Materials
Course Outline
Introduction to OSHA Standards
General Safety and Health Occupational Health and
Provisions
Environmental Controls
Fire Protection and Prevention
Cranes and Rigging
Welding and Cutting
Electrical Standards
Scaffolding
Fall Protection
Excavations
Demolition
Stairways and Ladders
Confined Spaces
Understanding of regulations or standards that could help in
establishing a safer workplace
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Safety Officer Training
Safety Officer Training Program
This 40-hour training program is made for construction company safety officers in training or administrative and field staff responsible for aspects of your company’s safety
program. This program can be attended either as a certificate program or on a class by
class basis to gain knowledge on the varied aspects of managing a company’s safety program. Included in the certificate program topics are all items necessary for an OSHA 30-Hour Outreach for Construction Completion card.
Course Tuition: Safety Officer Training - $1050 Includes Fees & Materials
TOPICS COVERED
 Understanding Your Company’s Safety
Philosophy
 Expectations of Safety Officers
 OSHA Standards - Introduction to OSHA
 How to conduct Safety Training and Safety
Meetings
 Understanding your role as a safety officer in prejob meetings.
 OSHA Standards - Welding & Cutting
 Documenting & disciplining employees for bad
safety practices
 OSHA Standards - Ladders
 OSHA Standards - Fall Protection
 How to conduct a proper Accident Investigation.
 OSHA Standards - Motor Vehicles, Cranes &
Mechanized Equipment
 Workman’s Compensation
 OSHA Standards - Demolition
 OSHA Standards - Steel Erection
 OSHA Standards - Fire Prevention & Fire
Protection
 Roles and responsibilities of multi-employer
job sites.
 OSHA Standards - Scaffolds
 OSHA Standards - PPE
 OSHA Standards - Occupational Health &
Environmental Controls
 OSHA Standards - Hazard Communication
 OSHA Standards - Electrical Safety
 Record Keeping
 OSHA 300
 Recordable Incidents
 OSHA Standards - Record Keeping
 OSHA Standards - Confined Space
 Focus Four - Falls, Electrocution, Caught in &
Struck By
 OSHA 30 Hour Outreach Review & Test
OSHA Construction Outreach Courses
OSHA courses are not only a great way to bring yourself up to speed on safety codes, completion cards
are now being required on some private contracts and on publicly funded construction jobs in Connecticut and Massachusetts!
Our courses are instructed by OSHA authorized instructors with years of construction and construction
safety experience. Upon successful course completion, students will receive Completion Cards from the
U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
Course Tuition: OSHA 10 - $200 Includes Fees & Materials
Continuing Education
The Construction Education Center is an official provider (#1275) of Continuing
Education classes for plumbers and electricians in the state of Connecticut. We have
received approval for the 2014 Electrical requirement and the 2014-2015 Plumbing
requirement. It is mandatory for licensed electricians and plumbers to attend continuing
education classes.
Electrical Continuing Education
The Construction Education Center is an official provider (#1275) of
Continuing Education classes for electricians in the state of
Connecticut for the 2015 requirement. It is mandatory for licensed
electricians to receive continuing education classes on a yearly
basis of 4 CE hours prior to license renewal.
Required Texts: 2011 National Electrical Code.
Plumbing Continuing Education
The Construction Education Center is an official provider (#1275) of
Continuing Education classes for plumbers in the state of
Connecticut for the 2014 and 2015 requirement. It is mandatory for
licensed plumbers to attend continuing education classes prior to
license renewal. Journeymen are required to complete 5 hours of
continuing education every odd numbered year as a condition of
license renewal. Contractors must complete 7 hours of continuing
education every even numbered year as a condition of license
renewal.
Required Texts: 2012 International Plumbing Code.
For more information about continuing education, visit the state Department of
Consumer Protection website, www.ct.gov/dcp, or call us at (800) 358-8825.
For a complete
CEU course
schedule go to
thinkconstruction.org
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Professional Development Courses
Foreman Training
The foreman plays a key role in the operation of a construction company. They are
the first line of management on the job and are responsible for supervising workers in
an effective and efficient manner. Send potential foremen to an upcoming 9-Hour
course provided by The Center in order to help them develop the right management
skills. Certificate of completion will be provided to attendees who attend all classes.
Course Tuition
Foreman Training Tuition - $300 Includes Fees & Materials
TOPICS COVERED
Safety
Effective Communication
Documentation
Motivation
Change Orders & Claims
Planning & Scheduling
Supervisory Training
This 15-Hour course is a great opportunity to improve the skills of employees with the
potential to take on more responsibility. Certificate of completion will be provided to
attendees who attend all classes.
Course Tuition
Supervisory Training Tuition - $600 Includes Fees & Materials
TOPICS COVERED
Orientation
Construction Documents
Leadership & Motivation
Communication
Quantity Surveying
Productivity
Problem Solving
Planning & Scheduling
Plan Reading
This introductory 10-hour course will help develop your construction plan reading skills.
Class will be tailored to the aptitude levels and specific needs of the class. This course
will include classroom instruction and hands-on work with site plans, architectural drawings, structural drawings and MEP drawings. Attendees are required to bring an engineer’s scale, architect’s scale, notebook, pencils and calculator.
Course Tuition
Plan Reading Tuition - $285 Includes Fees
TOPICS COVERED
Site Plans & Details
Coordination of all Disciplines
Mechanical/Electrical/ Plumbing
Plans & Details
Structural Plans & Details
Basic Drafting
Architectural Plans & Details
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800 -358-8825
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Professional Development Courses
Concrete Plan Reading
This 8-hour course is ideal for field personnel with little or no experience in
reading construction plans and specifications and rebar shop drawings. The
course concentrates on coordination of site, architectural and structural
plans and details to properly layout and check footings, foundations, anchor
bolts, piers, equipment pads, and slabs. Attendees will learn how to prepare
simple material take-offs and equipment lists. The course will also cover concrete and rebar specifications, inspections, and testing. A comparison of structural plans and notes with
industry standards and the rebar shop drawings will also be conducted. This course includes classroom
instruction and hands-on problem-solving and requires attendees to bring an architect’s scale, engineer’s scale, and a calculator.
Course Tuition
Plan Reading Tuition - $285 Includes Fees
Basics of Construction Estimating
Comprehensive 18-hour course develops the skills of superintendents, foreman,
junior estimators, layout personnel. Attendees should have a working
understanding of blue prints (plans) and basic knowledge of the construction
industry. Course includes class room instruction and hands-on work.
Course Tuition -
Basics of Construction Estimating : $400 Includes Fees & Materials
TOPICS COVERED
Estimating Procedures
Measuring Quantities
Close Outs
Components of an Estimate
Estimating Various Trades
Determining Costs
Measuring Quantities
IN-HOUSE SAFETY COURSES
Arrange in-house training for your convenience!
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10 hour outreach course
30 hour outreach course
First Aid/CPR refresher or
Certification
3 hour topic refreshers (i.e.
Trenching, Fall Protection,
Confined Space)
Perfect for the
company with 10+
employees to train!
Call: 800-358-8825
Email: [email protected]
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Professional Development Courses
Planning & Scheduling
This 15-Hour planning and scheduling class can serve as both a refresher or
advanced training session for your employees. Class will be tailored to the
aptitude levels of the class. Materials provided will include NCCER
Construction Planning and Scheduling book as well as instructor-provided
supplemental materials. Includes hands on software training!
Course Tuition - Planning & Scheduling : $585 Includes Fees & Materials
TOPICS COVERED
The schedule development process.
State of CT DOT & DPW Scheduling specifications
Schedule Analysis
Generation of layouts, reports & diagrams using P3.
Site Work Estimating
Enhance the skills of your employees to promote from within! This comprehensive 10-Hour course is
ideal class for Junior Estimators, Site Foremen, & Layout Personnel. Class will be tailored to meet the
aptitude levels and specific needs of the class. This course will include classroom instruction and handson work . Certificate of completion will be provided to attendees who attend all classes.
Course Tuition - Site Work Estimating : $285 Includes Fees & Materials
TOPICS COVERED
Materials Take-Offs
Earthwork Computations
Underground Utilities
Excavations/Backfill
Equipment Utilizations
Soil Erosion Control
Labor Estimates
Safety Equipment
Mobilization
Construction Site Layout I
This 10-Hour introductory course will help develop the skills of your field employees! Great
for new hires! This course will be instructed by Randy Becker, P.E., Project Manager for
PDS Engineering, and will be tailored to the aptitude levels and specific needs of the
class. This course will include classroom instruction and hands-on work and requires attendees to bring an auto level, leveling rod, transit or theodolite, tripod, 6-foot ruler, 25-foot
tape, 100-foot steel measuring tape, plumb bob, & calculator.*
Course Tuition - Construction Site Layout I: $300 Includes Fees & Materials
TOPICS COVERED
Basic Construction Layout Techniques - Use of transit for 90-degree angles
How to determine and set elevations with an auto level
Layout of excavations, pavement, footings piers, corners, anchor bolts, storm drains, etc.
Introduction to surveying
Professional Development Courses
Construction Site Layout II
This 15-Hour course is ideal for your foreman or employees with 3-5 years experience working in the
field and have a basic understanding of site and building plans, but would like to further develop their
skills. Instructed by Randy Becker, P.E., Project Manager for PDS Engineering, the class will be tailored
to the aptitude levels and specific needs of the class and will include classroom instruction and hands-on
work. Requires attendees to bring an auto level, leveling rod, transit or theodolite, tripod, 6-foot ruler, 25foot tape, 100-foot steel measuring tape, plumb bob, & calculator. *
Course Tuition - Construction Site Layout II : $325 Includes Fees & Materials
TOPICS COVERED
Survey control, offsets, backsights, grids, and as-builts
Construction layout techniques - Use of transit for horizontal angles
How to determine cuts and fills, area and volume, and complex anchor bolt layout
Construction Site Layout III
This 20 Hour course will further develop the skills of your superintendents with 5+ years of experience.
Attendees should have a working understanding of construction layout, as well as site and building projects. Basic geometry and trigonometry will be taught and utilized. The class will be tailored to the aptitude levels and specific needs of the class and will include classroom instruction and hands-on work.
Requires attendees to bring an auto level, leveling rod, transit or theodolite, tripod, 6-foot ruler, 25- foot
tape, 100-foot steel tape, plumb bob, and trigonometric calculator.*
Course Tuition - Construction Site Layout III: $350 Includes Fees & Materials
TOPICS COVERED
Establishing and checking survey control for the project
Advanced construction layout techniques — Use of the transit for angle and distance
Area and volume computation, horizontal curves, coordinates, traverses, level loops
* Please notify the Construction Education Center at 800-358-8825 or [email protected] if you are unable to provide one or
more of these items.
Solar Thermal Training
Are you a Plumbing or HVAC license holder interested in Solar Thermal
Work? Connecticut requires individuals to have a solar thermal certificate in
order to install domestic hot water solar thermal systems. A prerequisite is to
complete a 24-hour training program. The 24-hour Solar Thermal Course will
assist Plumbing & HVAC license holders prepare for the Solar Thermal Certificate provided by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection.
Course Tuition - Solar Thermal Tuition- $580 Includes Fees only, no materials.
TOPICS COVERED
Solar Theory & Solar Thermal Fundamentals
Equipment & Tools
How to Measure & Size a Solar Thermal System
Site Assessments
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CT State License Exam Prep
Sheet Metal (SM2) License Exam Prep Course
The Construction Education Center is now offering an 8-Hour prep course to help
apprentices prepare for the Connecticut License exam.
This course will:
 Review test taking procedures
 Review all reference materials indicated in the PSI Information Bulletin
 Review key definitions outlined in the International Mechanical Code and other code books
Course Tuition
- SM2 License Exam Prep: $249 Includes Fees only, no materials.
The following materials are required for the course and can be purchased through various book sellers.
Tuition does not include materials. A list of some of the book sellers is provided at the bottom of page
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REQUIRED MATERIAL FOR PROGRAM
International Mechanical Code
2003 thru 2009 Editions allowed
OSHA Standards 29 CFR Part 1926
2002 Fibrous Glass Duct Standards
ACCA Ductulator
2002 or 2012 NFPA 90A
2001 or 2014 NFPA 96
2013 Modern Welding
2005 HVAC Duct Standards
Plumbing (P2) License Exam Prep Course
The Construction Education Center is now offering an 8-Hour prep course to help apprentices prepare
for the Connecticut License exam.
This course will:
 Review test taking procedures
 Review all reference materials indicated in the PSI Information Bulletin
 Review key definitions outlined in the International Mechanical Code and other code books
Course Tuition -
P2 License Exam Prep: $249 Includes Fees only, no materials.
The following materials are required for the course and can be purchased through various book sellers.
Tuition does not include materials. A list of some of the book sellers is provided at the bottom of page
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REQUIRED MATERIAL FOR PROGRAM
International Plumbing Code
2003 thru 2012 Editions allowed
2012 NFPA 54 Fuel Gas Code
OSHA Standards 29 CFR Part 1926
2014 NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum
Gas Code
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800 -358-8825
CT State License Exam Prep
HVAC (S2) License Exam Prep Course
The Construction Education Center is now offering an 8-Hour prep course to help apprentices prepare
for the Connecticut License exam. This course will:
 Review test taking procedures
 Review all reference materials indicated in the PSI Information Bulletin
 Review key definitions outlined in the International Mechanical Code and other code books
Course Tuition
- S2 License Exam Prep: $249 Includes Fees only, no materials.
The following materials are required for the course and can be purchased through various book sellers.
Tuition does not include materials. A list of some of the book sellers is provided at the bottom of page
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REQUIRED MATERIAL FOR PROGRAM
International Mechanical Code
2003 thru 2009 Editions allowed
2006 or 2011 NFPA 31 Installation of Oil Burning
Equipment
OSHA Standards 29 CFR Part 1926
2012 NFPA 54 Fuel Gas Code
Modern Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, 19th ACCA Ductulator
Edition
2014 NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
HVAC (D2) License Exam Prep Course
The 7-Hour D2 license prep course is covers the first 7 Hours of the S2 program. All reference materials
indicated above except for the NFPA 31 are required.
Course Tuition
- D2 License Exam Prep: $249 Includes Fees only, no materials.
The following materials are required for the course and can be purchased through various book sellers.
Tuition does not include materials. A list of some of the book sellers is provided at the bottom of page
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REQUIRED MATERIAL FOR PROGRAM
International Mechanical Code
2003 thru 2009 Editions allowed
Modern Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, 19th
Edition
OSHA Standards 29 CFR Part 1926
2012 NFPA 54 Fuel Gas Code
2014 NFPA 58 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code
ACCA Ductulator
The reference materials required for the License Exam Prep
Course may be found at one of the following locations:
International Code Council
Goodheart-Wilcox
NFPA
1-800-786-4452
800-323-0440
800-344-3555
shop.iccsafe.org
g-w.com
nfpa.org
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CALENDAR
January 2015
Course
Date(s)
Time
Location
Instructor
Hours
Tuition*
S2/D2 License
Prep
1/24/2015
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Rocky Hill
Neville
8
$249
February 2015
Course
Date(s)
Time
Location
Instructor
Hours
Tuition*
OSHA 10
2/10, 2/17 &
2/24
8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Rocky Hill
Retano
10
$50
OSHA 10
2/21 & 2/28
8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Stratford
Collazo
10
$200
March 2015
Course
Date(s)
Time
Location
Instructor
Hours
Tuition*
3/7/2015
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Rocky Hill
Resendes
8
$249
3/14 & 3/21
8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rocky Hill
Collazo
10
$200
3/28/2015
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Rocky Hill
Resendes
8
$249
P2 License
Prep
OSHA 10
SM2 License
Prep
Apprenticeship Trades
Enrollees will be placed in the appropriate trade levels based on previous training and size of class. Core is
required for all level one classes and is built into the full-year tuition.
Apprentice Trade
Location
Start Date
Tuition*
Hours
Carpentry Level II
Rocky Hill
9/17/14
$1700
144
Sudell
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Carpentry Level IV
Rocky Hill
9/17/14
$1700
144
Sudell
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
HVAC Level II
Rocky Hill
9/17/14
$1750
180
Resendes
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
HVAC Level III
Rocky Hill
9/16/14
$1750
180
Neville
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Plumbing Level II (P2)
Rocky Hill
9/17/14
$1750
180
Resendes
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Plumbing P6
Rocky Hill
9/17/14
$1750
180
Resendes
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sheet Metal Level II
Stratford
9/16/14
$1600
144
Poulin
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sheet Metal Level III
Rocky Hill
9/16/14
$1600
144
Stahouski
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
CLASS DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Please check our website for the most up to date schedule or
call 800-358-8825
Instructor
Time
*Tuition includes non-refundable registration fees.
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CALENDAR
April 2015
Course
Date(s)
Time
Location
Instructor
Hours
Tuition*
Plan Reading
4/9, 4/16 &
4/23
5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Rocky Hill
Becker
10
$285
OSHA 10
4/11, 4/18
8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rocky Hill
Collazo
10
$200
OSHA 10
4/14, 4/15,
4/16
5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Stratford
Collazo
10
$200
May 2015
Course
Site layout I
S2/D2 License
Prep
Date(s)
Time
Location
Instructor
Hours
Tuition*
5/19, 5/26, 6/2
& 6/9
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Rocky Hill
Becker
10
$300
5/30/2015
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Rocky Hill
Neville
8
$249
June 2015
Course
Date(s)
Time
Location
Instructor
Hours
Tuition*
OSHA 10
6/13 & 6/20
8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rocky Hill
Collazo
10
$200
OSHA 10
6/23, 6/24 &
6/25
4:30 - 8 p.m.
Rocky Hill
Collazo
10
$200
Electrical & Plumbing Continuing Education (CEUs)
Section 20-334d of the Connecticut General Statutes requires that
all types of electrical license holders and most types of plumbing
license holders obtain continuing education hours of instruction to
renew their respective licenses.
The Construction Education Center is an official provider (#1275)
of Continuing Education classes for plumbers and electricians in
the state of Connecticut. We are approved for the 2015 Electrical
and Plumbing requirements. Electrical and Plumbing Continuing
Education courses are scheduled throughout the year.
CLASS DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Please check our website for the most up to date schedule.
*Tuition includes non-refundable registration fees.
SECURE ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE
PLEASE VISIT THINKCONSTRUCTION.ORG
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CEC Policies & Procedures
Admission Requirements - Apprenticeship
Licensed Trades: Persons interested in enrolling in the related instruction courses for licensed trades
outlined in this catalog do not need to be registered apprentices to apply to the program. However,
those registered as apprentices with the Department of Labor should provide proof of registration upon
application by submitting a copy of current apprenticeship card as well as including sponsor contact
information in the Company section of the application in this catalog. Interested applicants who have
completed apprenticeship related instruction courses or vocational training at other institutions should
also submit transcripts of all previously completed coursework. Please note, a criminal background may
negatively impact opportunities for licensing and employment.
Non-Licensed Trades: Persons interested in registering for related courses in a non-licensed trade as
outlined in this catalog (carpentry, masonry) do not need to be registered apprentices to apply to the
program, however, those registered as apprentices with the Department of Labor should provide the
same proof as indicated above. Please note, a criminal background may negatively impact opportunities
for licensing and employment.
Apprenticeship Grading Policy:
Test scores in the apprenticeship program are based on the percentage of correctly answered questions
of total questions on exams. Grading schedule is as follows: 100%-90%=A; 89%-80%=B; 79%-70%=C;
69%-60%=D; 59 and below =F. Passing is a grade 70% or higher. Attendees with test scores under the
passing percentage can elect to re-take the test. The reported grade will be the average of the two.
Admission Requirements - Other Course Types
Unless course description indicates license requirement, persons registering for courses should be
employed in the construction industry or have construction experience.
Description of Tuition & Fees:
Tuition for courses other than Apprenticeship/Craft Training include a $25 nonrefundable registration fee
and the cost for course materials unless otherwise noted. Apprenticeship/Craft Training tuition includes
a $250 nonrefundable registration fee and the cost for course book.
Late Registration:
Late registrations may be permitted for apprenticeship courses and all inquiries should be made to the
Education Director. Registration for other courses will not be accepted after the course begins.
Attendance Policy:
Apprenticeship: Students are required to attend all classes, thereby completing the required Hours per
year of classroom instruction. If a student has more than 4 absences during the year, the student must
meet with the Director to evaluate the situation. If the problem can be rectified, the student may
continue in the program. If the problem cannot be resolved, the student will be required to meet with the
Education Committee. The committee will then evaluate the situation and decide whether to dismiss the
student from the program. This policy will be strictly enforced. Students may be required to complete
make-up classes at their expense for proper completion of required course work.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800 -358-8825
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CEC Policies & Procedures
Conduct Policy:
The school reserves the right to dismiss any student whose conduct is deemed to be unsatisfactory.
Unsatisfactory conduct may be theft, use of alcohol or illegal drugs on the school premises, failure to
abide by school regulations, assault upon another student or a staff member, destruction of property,
insubordination to a faculty or staff member, disruption of classes or activities, students who are found in
possession of or under the influence of drugs or alcohol on school premises, students who threaten or
deliver any student or staff member with physical harm and students who willfully destroy school
property will be immediately dismissed.
Certificates/Diplomas:
All programs and courses are measured in clock Hours. Students who complete any individual course or
group of courses will receive a transcript documenting Hours completed. Also, a certificate of completion
will be issued upon completion of an apprenticeship level with number of Hours. Student will receive a
diploma upon completion of the entire term of apprenticeship. All tuition must be paid before a
certificate, diploma or transcript can be issued.
Employment Assistance:
Construction Education Center, Inc. does not provide employment assistance, nor does it guarantee
employment to any student.
Facilities:
Centrally located in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, the Construction Education Center, Inc. can be easily found
off of Exit 24 from I-91. Our training facilities include an 800 square foot classroom at this location.
Additionally, the CEC rents classroom space at locations throughout Connecticut in order to provide
increased accessibility to the courses provided. Current course locations include:
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY/STATE
PHONE
CEC Training Room
2138 Silas Deane
Highway, Suite 101
Rocky Hill, CT
860-529-5886
ITBD/CCSU
185 Main Street
New Britain, CT
860-827-4479
CT ABC Branch Office
80 Ferry Boulevard
Stratford, CT
800-358-8825
Termination by CEC:
The school reserves the right to terminate any student prior to course completion upon determination
that the student is not complying with school conduct policies, failure to make any financial payments,
unsatisfactory academic progress and attendance. A student who has been dismissed for unsatisfactory
conduct may be considered for readmission at the discretion of the school administration according to
the Appeal and Reinstatement policies found in the catalog. Students may also file official complaints
according to the procedures described in the catalog under Student Complaint procedures. Tuition
charges in cases of termination will be made in accordance with the school’s cancellation and refund
policy.
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CEC Policies & Procedures
Withdrawal by Student:
A student may voluntarily withdraw from the program and should notifying the CEC in writing. Please
refer to refund policy. Appropriate transcript will be provided.
Refund Policies:
Professional Development Courses: Tuition will be refunded less $25.00 up through one week prior to
the first class date. Cancellations after this time will not be refunded. Safety: Tuition will be refunded
less $25.00 up through one week prior to the first class date. Cancellations after this time will not be
refunded. Apprenticeship: Tuition will be refunded less $250.00 up through one week prior to the first
class date. Cancellations after this time will not be refunded. Monies will be refunded within forty five
days of notice of cancellation.
Class Scheduling Policy:
CEC reserves the right to cancel any course or class due to circumstances beyond CEC’s control, such
as insufficient enrollment or inclement weather. In these instances, all tuition will be refunded or class
rescheduled to a later date.
Complaint Policy:
Student can file a complaint with the Construction Education Center School Director. The Director will
review the complaint and resolve the issue. If the complaint cannot be resolved, the student can formally
submit a complaint with the Connecticut Commissioner of Higher Education in writing to, Connecticut
Commissioner of Higher Education, Department of Higher Education, 61 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT
06105; Or, by phone (860) 947-1816.
Non-Discrimination Policy:
The Construction Education Center does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, nationality,
ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or other protected class in any aspect of administration or its
educational and admission policies or practices.
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL 800 -358-8825
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GENERAL REGISTRATION FORM
Course of Interest:
 APPRENTICESHIP / TRADE:
 CONTINUING EDUCATION:
 SAFETY:
 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
 TEST PREP COURSE:
Name(s) of Registrant(s):
Company Contact:
Company Name:
Billing Address:
Phone:
Email:
Fax:
CT ABC Members call (800) 358-8825 for member tuition pricing.
Fax Form to: (860) 529-6778
PAYMENT INFORMATION
ENROLLEE PROVIDING PAYMENT
COMPANY PROVIDING PAYMENT
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:
Circle payment method: CHECK MC VISA AMEX DISCOVER
CREDIT CARD #:
NAME ON CARD:
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:
DATE:
EXP. DATE:
CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION CENTER
2138 Silas Deane Highway, Suite 101
Rocky Hill, CT 06067
thinkconstruction.org
Phone: (800) 358-8825
Fax: (860) 529-6778
e-mail: [email protected]
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